American Electric Power

Accountant (Mid - Sr.) - Corporate Accounting

Columbus, OH

full_time

$61,647-$90,000

About This Job

Job Posting End Date

06-07-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Provide general accounting support, including the preparation and review of journal entries and other accounting activity related to the general ledger closing process for AEP companies.

Job Description WHO WE ARE At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! What You'll Do

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Assist in the general ledger accounting functions, including journal entry preparation and review, general ledger account reconciliations, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, balance sheet reviews and detailed account activity analysis.

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Participate in the monthly accounting closing process, including the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and year-to- date account variance analyses.

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Provide assistance in the review and analyze monthly account activity for accuracy, support and financial integrity.

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Assist in the preparation and review of FERC financial reports on a quarterly and annual basis.

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Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements, accompanying footnotes and MD&A.

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Involved in the preparation of internal management reports.

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Respond to data requests from internal and external auditors.

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Provide appropriate support and analysis of AEP regulatory filings and proceedings.

What We're Looking For

Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.

Accountant Sr. (grade 6) Accountant (grade 5) = bachelor's degree + two (2) years of experience

Education: Bachelor's degree

in Accounting or Business with a concentration in

Accounting

Experience: Minimum two (2) years

of experience.

OTHER / PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

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PeopleSoft

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Fuel accounting

What You'll Get Base Salary: approximately $62,000 - $90,000 In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

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Compensation Data Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$61,647.00-77,057.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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